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Chicago Watchdog Finds $26.5 Million in Overtime Paid to Potentially Ineligible Employees

City HR and finance leaders pledged payroll audits in response to the watchdog's findings.

Johnson Warns of Possible Midyear Layoffs as He Questions Council’s 2026 Budget Revenues

Chicago Council Passes $16.6 Billion Budget Without Head Tax, Setting Up Veto Test

Chicago Treasurer Halts U.S. Treasury Purchases in Protest of Trump

Detroit's Open Mayoral Race Enters Final Week With Sheffield Holding Clear Edge

Dallas Council Approves $5.2 Billion Budget With Slight Tax Cut, Library Closures, Police Pay Hike